Xxiii commonwealth games

Commonwealth Clean Ocean Plastics Campaign: The opening ceremony of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will be attended by King Charles III and Queen Camilla, who will officially declare the Games open at The Hydro on July 23, marking the first Commonwealth Games of the King's reign and the culmination of the historic first King's Baton Relay.

Their Majesties will join over 3,000 athletes, officials, volunteers, and spectators from 74 Commonwealth nations and territories as the XXIII Commonwealth Games begin. Over 11 days, athletes will compete for 215 gold medals across 10 sports.

A highlight of the ceremony will be King Charles reading the message he placed inside the King's Baton on Commonwealth Day, March 10, 2025, at Buckingham Palace. He launched the relay with cycling legend Sir Chris Hoy as the first Baton bearer. This reading will officially declare the Glasgow 2026 Games open.